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| subject: Art Director , Backbone Entertainment Backbone Entertainment is looking for Art Director duration - Full Time Job details: Art Director Art Director Responsibilities: Supervise and support multiple artists, or teams of artists on multiple franchise, and SKU's. Establishing visual direction and production standards Ensuring that adequate pre-production is complete and testing of new concepts/techniques is complete prior to production of title Identifying problems that can be addressed visually and provide solutions in Support business development, by overseeing the art development in new proposed projects, and conveying ideas to clients, prospective clients, and studio management Creating and assisting with management of project schedules and resource planning Conducts critiques with clear and consistent direction to art team Demonstrates a high level of creativity and originality in treatments of licensed IP and licensor style guides without violating license issues, or the creation of style guides if none exist. Responsible for training and career direction for team Requirements: Strong understanding of how the art pipeline works, both technically, and managerially how to create/modify, and monitor it. Strong skills in understanding animation, environmental creation, within technical limitations of game console platforms. Expert understanding of craftsmanship, continuity, pre-production, and Must demonstrate an understanding of storytelling and design process as well as ability to integrate them while ensuring that high production values are never compromised Must demonstrate an ability to present and manage their teams and client groups (production and exec) well Experience with various levels of art direction responsibility on at least 5-10 successful films/games and shipped on time Ability to work with and maintain integrity of Licensor IP and/or style guide Capable of identifying and recommending needs for art specific tools to enhance or control visual aspects of game Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate difficult and creative concepts in a clear and concise manner; capable of writing design documentation defining the needs Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct large franchises that ship on-time, which includes providing consistent and clear direction for large art teams Excellent presentation skills Must be a self motivated creative person Preferred Job Qualifications: Prior work on AA/AAA titles Degree requirement Location: Emeryville, CA, United States Contact info: 1-5515 Doyle St. Emeryville, CA 94608 http://www.backboneentertainment.com Phone: 510-547-6101 Fax: 510-547-6104 E-mail: artdirector@backboneentertainment.com |
